The Everything wine book [electronic resource] : a complete guide to the world of wine / revised and updated by David White.

ISBN:

9781440583438

Title:

Author:

White, David.

Personal Author:

White, David.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Cincinnati : F+W Media, 2014.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (581 p.)

Series:

Everything®

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Title Page; Dedication; Contents; The Top Ten Wine Myths; Introduction; Chapter 1: A Brief History of Wine; Wine in the Ancient World; Wine in Europe; Wine in the Americas; Prohibition Wipes Out an Industry; The Wine Boom in the United States; Chapter 2: Categories of Wine: More Than Red, White, and Pink; How Wine Is Made; Red Wine; White Wine; Rosé Wine; Sparkling Wine; Fortified Wine; Dessert Wine; Kosher Wine; Organic Wine; Vegetarian and Vegan Wine; Chapter 3: Great Wine Begins in the Vineyard; Getting to Know the Vine; North American Vitis versus Phylloxera

Grafting Was Just the BeginningThe Annual Growth Cycle of the Vine; Growing the Perfect Grape; Farming for Success; Chapter 4: A Primer on Red Grape Varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Pinot Noir; Syrah/Shiraz; Sangiovese; Tempranillo; Zinfandel; Malbec; Other Red Grape Varieties; Chapter 5: A Primer on White Grape Varieties; Chardonnay; Chenin Blanc; Gewürztraminer; Muscat; Pinot Gris; Riesling; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Viognier; Up-and-Comers; Chapter 6: Wine Regions of the "Old World"; France; Italy; Germany; Spain; Portugal; Austria; Chapter 7: Wine Regions of the "New World"

AustraliaNew Zealand; South Africa; Chile; Argentina; Canada; Chapter 8: New Frontiers in the Wine World; Greece; Hungary; Uruguay; Israel; China; India; Switzerland; Chapter 9: Wine Regions of the United States; Declaration of Wine Independence; California; New York; Oregon; Washington; The "Other" 46; Chapter 10: Tasting Wine Like a Pro; The Physiology of Taste; Right and Wrong Ways to Taste; Mastering the Lingo; Recognizing "Flaws"; Do Critics Know Best?; Chapter 11: Wine and Food; The Dynamics of Food and Wine; Matching Likes to Likes; More Than Taste; Wine and Cheese: The Classic Match

Warning: Bad Matches AheadFail-Safe Measures; Cooking with Wine; Chapter 12: The Cost of Wine: What Goes Into the Bottle; Costs of Wine Production; More Winemaker Decisions; The Distribution System; The Changing Landscape of Wine Distribution; From Wholesaler to the Table; Demand for Wine; Price Influences Demand; Chapter 13: The Power of Packaging; The Bottle; To Cork or Not to Cork; A Death Knell for the Cork?; Boxed Wines Come Out of the Closet; The All-Powerful Label; Chapter 14: Strategies for Buying Wine; Wine Stores; What Are You Looking For?; Buying Wine Online; Rare Finds at Auctions

Keeping Track of What You LikeChapter 15: Enjoying Wine at Home; Proper Storage Conditions for Wine; Wines Worth Cellaring; The Power of the Glass; Opening the Bottle; Before You Fill the Glasses; Organizing a Wine Dinner; Learning about Wine While Enjoying It; Chapter 16: Wine at Restaurants: You're in Charge; A Restaurant's Attitude Toward Wine; Deciphering the Wine List; Strategies for Choosing a Wine; Wine Etiquette; Getting the Most for Your Money; Chapter 17: All Things Bubbly; Champagne versus Sparkling Wine; History of Champagne; Champagne Houses; Choosing a Champagne

Champagne by Any Other Name

Subject Term:

Alcoholic beverages.

Wine and wine making.

Wine tasting.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

Cincinnati : F+W Media, 2014.

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Summary

Tips on buying, tasting, pairing, and storing wine--for novices and enthusiasts alike!

Shiraz...Pinot Noir...Chardonnay...Malbec...Prosecco. There's nothing quite like the perfect glass of wine. But with so many different wines to choose from, where do you start? The Everything Wine Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive wine resource for expanding your wine knowledge and taste buds. David White, founder of the influential wine blog Terroirist.com, provides you with an introductory wine course, covering all the essentials, including: How to identify the nuances of varieties by taste, smell, and region How to choose wines for any occasion How pair food with wine The history of different types of wines How to create a personalized wine cellar Featuring a pronunciation guide, a glossary of terms, and instructions on how to store and serve wines at home, this all-in-one guide will turn you into a true wine connoisseur in no time at all!

Author Notes

David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, an award-winning daily wine blog, and has been called one of America's nine most important wine bloggers. The author of a nationally syndicated wine column hosted by Grape Collective, David's wine writing has appeared in The World of Fine Wine, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. He is president of the American Wine Consumer Coalition and 2015 auction chairman of Heart's Delight, a wine auction benefiting the American Heart Association. He lives in Washington, D.C.